Spices vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, coriander leaf, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 279
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Spices 21.9
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Spices 52.1
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Spices 4.78
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Spices 10.4
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, coriander leaf, dried — 21.9g vs 9.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, thyme, dried — 276 vs 279 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, coriander leaf, dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 279 kcal | 276 kcal | +1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.30 g | 7.79 g | -6% |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 9.11 g | +141% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.78 g | 7.43 g | -36% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.1 g | 63.9 g | -19% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.4 g | 37.0 g | -72% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.115 g | 2.73 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.23 g | 0.470 g | +375% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 567 mg | 50.0 mg | +1033% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.25 mg | 0.513 mg | +144% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.50 mg | 0.399 mg | +276% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.7 mg | 4.94 mg | +117% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.610 mg | 0.550 mg | +11% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 97.1 mg | 43.6 mg | +123% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 293 ug | 190 ug | +54% |
| Carotene, beta | 3407 ug | 2264 ug | +50% |
| Carotene, alpha | 31.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.03 mg | 7.48 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1246 mg | 1890 mg | -34% |
| Iron, Fe | 42.5 mg | 124 mg | -66% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 694 mg | 220 mg | +215% |
| Phosphorus, P | 481 mg | 201 mg | +139% |
| Potassium, K | 4466 mg | 814 mg | +449% |
| Sodium, Na | 211 mg | 55.0 mg | +284% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.72 mg | 6.18 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.79 mg | 0.860 mg | +108% |
| Manganese, Mn | 6.36 mg | 7.87 mg | -19% |
| Selenium, Se | 29.3 ug | 4.60 ug | +537% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1167 kj | 1156 kj | +1% |
| Ash | 14.1 g | 11.7 g | +20% |
| Total Sugars | 7.27 g | 1.71 g | +325% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 175 ug | 33.0 ug | +430% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5850 IU | 3800 IU | +54% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 2428 ug | 1895 ug | +28% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1360 ug | 1715 ug | -21% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.230 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.150 g | -98% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.096 g | 1.72 g | -94% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.280 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.22 g | 0.470 g | +371% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.328 g | 1.19 g | -72% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.328 g | 0.500 g | -34% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.690 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 163 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.186 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.252 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.468 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.430 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.207 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.502 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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